Uniform Expectations

Uniform/Equipment

The Governors have decided that school uniform should be worn at all times.  A list of required items is given to all new members of the School.  Failure to wear the correct uniform could result in the use of sanctions.

Aylesford Schools uniform expectations are designed with world of work in mind, more specifically in line with smart office wear. This is reflected through the whole school and includes Year 7 – 11, 6th form and staff and all staff and students are expected to conform this.

All students:

• Royal blue blazer with School logo*.
• Plain grey V-necked jumper with long sleeves and School logo* (no other jumpers or sweatshirts are permissible).  School jumpers are not compulsory; however, if worn, it must be under and not instead of the school blazer.
• All students should have a plain navy or black outer coat (not a fleece, sweatshirt or denim jacket/coat).
• Hoodies are not permitted in school as either outer coats or as a replacement for the school jumper or blazer.

In addition to the above:
• Grey or charcoal grey school trousers (not skinny, corduroy, denim jeans, cotton drill or tracksuit bottoms). Must be sufficiently tailored to keep the shirt tucked in at the waist or Bedford skirt (maximum of 4cm (2”) above the knee). Leggings or jeans are not permitted.
• White shirt. Collars must be large enough to button around the neck. The top button must be in place and fastened. Shirts must be sufficiently generous to tuck into trousers fully, this should be worn with a school tie*. Or white revere collar blouse or button neck collar white blouse with a school tie.
• Plain dark grey or black socks or plain black or neutral tights or plain black or white ankle socks. Knee high socks are not part of our school uniform and are not permitted to be worn.

Items marked * are only available from our outfitters as listed below.

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School Shoes

Shoes must be smart, sensible, safe and plain, black.  All shoes should be able to be polished.  Boots and Uggs are not allowed.  Trainer-style shoes or canvas style footwear are not appropriate as formal school footwear.  Shoes must be sufficiently robust.

Jewellery/Make-Up

• Only discreet make-up is permitted.
• Facial piercing is strictly prohibited, e.g., nose studs, eye brow bars or rings as are visible tattoos.
• For health and safety reasons the wearing of jewellery is not allowed within school except for a watch and a single discreet stud in each ear.
• Nail polish is not allowed and nails should be of a reasonable length. Acrylic nails are not permitted to be worn in school.
• Hair should be tied back if long and must be of a natural colour. Shaved heads or patterns are not permitted.
• False eyelashes of any kind are not permitted.

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Retail Outfitters:

All items of Aylesford School uniform with the school logo must be bought from one of our official retail outfitters.  Items marked * are only available from our outfitters listed below:

Pages Schoolwear Ltd
Granada House, 7-8 Lower Stone St, Maidstone ME15 6JR
01622 753900
www.pages-schoolwear.co.uk

School Time
87-89 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4EE
01634 831684
www.schooltime.co.uk

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Students in incorrect uniform

The school will always seek to loan uniform, or lend uniform to ensure that high standards of uniform are maintained. When this happens students will be required to hand their phone in, to exchange for uniform or as a consequence for not having correct uniform.

Any student who breaches the school’s uniform policy, will be seen as defying the school rules and that student will be subject to school sanctions.

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PE Kit:

The kit which is required for PE has been selected for smartness, safety and economy.  Although the initial expense is great, experience has shown that most of the kit should last for some years and will all be used in school on a regular basis. All PE kit should be clearly named.

PE Kit for all students:
• Navy PE Polo with school logo* (can be purchased with student initials)
• Navy PE Shorts with school logo (optional) or plain navy shorts or skort*.  These must not be tight, and they must provide full coverage.  Cycling shorts are not permitted.
• Trainers suitable for PE
• Football Boots
• Navy blue football socks*
• Shin Pads and Gum Shield/Mouth Guard (strongly recommended for rugby and hockey lessons)

Optional items:
• Navy PE quarter zip sweatshirt with school logo*
• Navy joggers with school logo OR navy leggings with school logo*
• Navy rain jacket with school logo*

Items marked * are only available from our outfitters as listed above.

It is strongly advisable that all uniform be clearly labelled with the student’s name.

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Music / IT Equipment

The following item is required for reasons of personal hygiene:
MP3 earphones fitted with a mini jack (standard 3.5mm) Tesco and Sainsbury’s have several types starting from £5.00.